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dial
noun(di-al)
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
Synonyms: telephone dial,
dial
verb(di-al)
choose by means of a dial
Examples:
Dial a telephone number.
dial
verb(di-al)
operate a dial to select a telephone number
Examples:
You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial.
dial
noun(di-al)
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
dial
noun(di-al)
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
dial
noun(di-al)
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

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